Strawberry Shortcake - Amber & Kiley

Ingredients:
2/3 cup milk
2 cups whipped cream
1 egg
3 pints strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cup flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening

Directions:
Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup sugar. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 425°, grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and slat, with a pasty blender. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.

Spread the batter into the prepapred pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let partially cool in pan on wire rack.

Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries o one layer and top with the other layer. top with remaining strawberries and cover with whipped cream.